The septum piercing is done on the center of the face, and it can be moved naturally when eating or talking. Straightening it is okay as long as you are only touching it with clean hands. … Ideally you don’t want to move the piercing, but one of the reasons that people get this piercing is because it is so easy to hide.
Simply so, can you move your septum piercing while its healing?
Can I flip it up while healing? Yes! That’s one of the best things about this piercing– it can be flipped up while healing. If you need to we suggest starting with either a circular barbell or a retainer.
Accordingly, why does my septum move?
For some people, a deviated septum is present at birth — occurring during fetal development or due to injury during childbirth. After birth, a deviated septum is most commonly caused by an injury that moves your nasal septum out of place. Risk factors include: Playing contact sports.
Do septum piercings get infected easily?
Septum piercings have the same risks as most piercings, but some are more serious than others. Septums are not as likely to get infected as most piercings as there is plenty of mucous membranes (yuck) to fight off infections in your nose. Really the only risk is if putting in low-quality jewellery.
Can you sleep with your septum flipped up?
Can you sleep with your septum flipped up? Yes! That’s one of the best things about this piercing- it can be flipped up while healing. … Remember to always wash your hands and piercing well before and after flipping it up, and don’t sleep with it flipped (unless you are wearing a retainer).
